Ganga Aarti in Dashashwamedh Ghat

Dashashwamedh Ghat is main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges River, it is located close to “Vishwanath Temple”, and is probably the most spectacular ghat. Two Hindu mythologies are associated with it: According to one, Lord Brahma created it to welcome Lord Shiva. According to another legend, Lord Brahma sacrificed ten horses during Dasa -Ashwamedha yajna performed here.

A group of priests daily in the evening at this ghat perform “Agni Pooja” (Worship to Fire) wherein a dedication is made to Lord Shiva, River Ganga, Surya (Sun), Agni (Fire), and the whole universe. Special aartis are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals

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agni puja in the Dashashwamedh Ghat at varanasi

priest chanting mantra in agni puja, varanasi

aarthi to the holy gangaes in varanasi

tourists and devotees at the agni puja of varanasi

group of priests at varanasi

priests performing evening puja in ganges

view of agni ganga aarthi in varanasi

ganga aarthi in a agni puja at varanasi

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